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FGK 972T

1978 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,065 mi
Last recorded76,065 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGK 972T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 73,421 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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FGK 972T is a 1978 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGK 972T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FGK 972T?

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What year was FGK 972T registered?

FGK 972T is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 December 1978.

Is FGK 972T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGK 972T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGK 972T have outstanding finance?

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